PM Modi is the most followed world leader on X
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- PM Modi crosses milestone of 100 million followers on X
- PM Modi’s X handle has seen an impressive growth of 30 million users in the last 3 years
- PM Modi is far ahead of many other world leaders
PM Modi’s X handle: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set another milestone by becoming the most followed world leader on social media platform X with over 100 million followers, it is worth noting that in the last three years PM Modi’s X handle has seen an impressive growth of around 30 million users.
Comparing the social media following of various Indian politicians, PM Modi is far ahead in terms of social media followers. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has 26.4 million followers, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has 27.5 million, Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav has 19.9 million and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has 7.4 million followers. RJD’s Lalu Prasad Yadav has 6.3 million, Tejashwi Yadav has 5.2 million followers, while NCP chief Sharad Pawar has 2.9 million followers.
PM Modi is far ahead of other world leaders
PM Modi is far ahead of other world leaders such as US President Joe Biden, who currently has 38.1 million followers, HH Sheikh Mohammed, the current ruler of Dubai (11.2 million), and Pope Francis (18.5 million).
World leaders eager to connect with PM Modi on social media
Given PM Modi’s popularity on X, world leaders are keen to connect with PM Modi on social media as connecting with him significantly increases their own followers, engagement, views and reposts. PM Modi has more followers than some active global athletes such as Virat Kohli (64.1 million), Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr (63.6 million) and American basketball player LeBron James (52.9 million). He is also ahead of celebrities such as Taylor Swift (95.3 million), Lady Gaga (83.1 million) and Kim Kardashian (75.2 million).
Impressive growth of almost 30 million users on X handle
Interestingly, PM Modi’s x handle has seen an impressive growth of around 30 million users in the last three years.
His influence also extends to YouTube and Instagram
His influence also extends to YouTube and Instagram, where he has nearly 25 million subscribers and over 91 million followers, respectively.
Follow many common citizens and interact with them
Since joining the platform in 2009, PM Modi has consistently used it for constructive engagement. He maintains an active and engaging persona, follows many common citizens, interacts with them, responds to their messages and has never blocked anyone.